Tigers release 2019 schedule; home opener set for April 4

It will host interleague games at against Pirates, Nationals, Phillies and Marlins

Next season is 20th at Comerica Park

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers will open their 20th season at Comerica Park on April 4.

The Detroit MLB team will open its season on the road and host interleague games against the Pirates, Nationals, Phillies and Marlins.

Struggling Tigers fans have something to look forward to: next year.

The team released its 2019 season schedule Wednesday, which will feature 81 games at Comerica Park, with Opening Day on April 4.

The 2019 season will mark the Tigers 119th season in Detroit and their 20th season at Comerica Park.

In addition to their American League Central Division rivals, Detroit will host interleague games against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins.

The Tigers will open the season on the road with a seven-game road trip: four games against the Toronto Blue Jays March 28-31 and three games at the New York Yankees April 1-3. Following the road trip, the Tigers will open the home portion of their schedule with a six-game home stand with three games vs. AL Central rivals Kansas City Royals April 4-7 and the Cleveland Indians April 9-11.

Holiday games on the schedule include playing the Indians on Father's Day, June 16, and the Minnesota Twins on Labor Day, Sept. 2.

Fans can put down a deposit on 2019 season ticket plans now and receive free lower level tickets for up to four 2018 regular season September home games. For more details, call or text (313) 471-BALL (2255) or visit tigers.com/season.